La Folie Lodge · Don Daeng Island · Southern Laos
Yoga & wellness by the Mekong
Time for practice, rest and discovery on an island across from Vat Phu. Choose a retreat of four, five or six days, guided at a pace that feels right for you.
An island rhythm
A place to make room for yourself
Stay in a Mekong View bungalow, practice in our open-air yoga sala, and leave time for the pool, gardens and life on Don Daeng. Some days bring a new perspective across the river; others are deliberately unhurried. All three retreats include full-board dining, with vegetarian and vegan options on request.
Find your time here
Three ways to retreat
Each stay gives you a private bungalow, guided practice and room to follow your own rhythm. The difference is how deeply you want to explore the island, local culture or your practice.
4 days · 3 nights
Mekong Island Yoga & Spa Reset
A restorative pause with yoga, spa and time to discover Don Daeng.
- 6 yoga and meditation practices, plus Yoga Nidra
- One 60-minute spa treatment per guest
- Island exploration and a sunset botanical drink
- Full board and round-trip Pakse transfers
5 days · 4 nights
Sacred Mountain Yoga & Island Wellness Retreat
Our island and culture retreat, with Vat Phu and more time to settle in.
- 8 yoga and meditation practices, plus Yoga Nidra
- Two 60-minute spa treatments per guest
- Guided Vat Phu visit, village encounter and lunch
- Optional almsgiving, Baci ceremony and Lao cooking class gift
- Full board and round-trip Pakse transfers
6 days · 5 nights
Yoga Immersion & Meditation Retreat
A longer stay for those who want to spend more time with their practice.
- 10 yoga and meditation practices
- One private 60-minute session and two focused workshops
- Yoga Nidra and an evening of meditation and pranayama
- Two 60-minute spa treatments per guest
- Island exploration, optional almsgiving, Baci and cooking class gift
- Full board and round-trip Pakse transfers
The days, at a glance
Your retreat, day by day
Choose a programme below to see its own schedule. Practice times can be adjusted to your experience and the conditions on the island.
Day 1 — Arrive and exhale. Transfer from Pakse, cross to Don Daeng and settle into your bungalow. Opening yoga at sunset, then dinner.
Day 2 — Restore. Morning meditation and yoga, a leisurely afternoon with your 60-minute spa treatment, restorative sunset practice and Yoga Nidra after dinner.
Day 3 — The island at your pace. Morning practice, time to explore Don Daeng by bicycle or on foot, then an afternoon at the pool or in the gardens. Sunset yoga, a botanical drink and dinner.
Day 4 — Depart gently. Final meditation and yoga, breakfast and some free time before the boat crossing and transfer to Pakse. Lunch if your departure timing allows.
Day 1 — Arrive on Don Daeng. Transfer from Pakse, boat crossing, time to settle in, opening yoga and dinner.
Day 2 — Lingaparvata and Vat Phu. Morning meditation and yoga, a guided visit to Vat Phu and lunch in Champasak. Your first 60-minute spa treatment, restorative sunset yoga and Yoga Nidra.
Day 3 — Island life. Morning practice and island exploration, a village encounter and lunch, your second 60-minute spa treatment and sunset yoga.
Day 4 — Time restored. Optional morning almsgiving, yoga, a free afternoon, sunset practice, then a Baci ceremony and farewell dinner.
Day 5 — Gentle departure. Final meditation and yoga, breakfast and leisure before the boat crossing and Pakse transfer. Lunch if timing permits. A Lao cooking class is included as a gift experience, arranged during the stay.
Day 1 — Arrival and intention. Transfer from Pakse, boat crossing, time to settle in, opening yoga and dinner.
Day 2 — Foundations. Morning meditation and yoga, the first focused workshop, free time after lunch, sunset yoga and Yoga Nidra.
Day 3 — Individual practice. Morning practice, your private 60-minute yoga session, a 60-minute spa treatment, rest and sunset yoga.
Day 4 — Breath and stillness. Morning practice, a second focused workshop, time to rest or journal, sunset yoga and an evening meditation and pranayama session.
Day 5 — Integration. Optional almsgiving, morning yoga, island exploration, a second 60-minute spa treatment, sunset practice, Baci ceremony and farewell dinner.
Day 6 — Carry the practice forward. Final meditation and yoga, breakfast and leisure before the boat crossing and transfer to Pakse. Lunch if timing permits. A Lao cooking class is included as a gift experience, arranged during the stay.
The setting
Space for practice and discovery
Our 84 m² yoga sala sits among the gardens, sheltered by a bamboo and rice-straw roof. In the dry season, sessions may also take place on the island’s sandy shore. Between practices, there is time for the spa, the Mekong, village paths and the landscapes around Vat Phu.
Your resident teacher
Meet Stratos
With more than 650 hours of training in India and Thailand and eight years of personal practice, Stratos has taught yoga across Greece and Southeast Asia, from studios and retreats to teacher-training programmes.
His practice brings together Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin and Restorative Yoga with breathwork, meditation and sound. His teaching is attentive and adaptable, allowing each guest to find their own pace, whether stepping onto a yoga mat for the first time or returning to an established practice.
Why La Folie
Stratos chose to spend a season at La Folie for something increasingly difficult to find: time, nature and space.
On Don Daeng, yoga does not need to be the reason for your journey. It can simply become part of it — a morning practice before breakfast, a quiet session as the day draws to a close, or an hour set aside for yourself beside the Mekong.
It is an environment that suits his way of teaching: personal, unhurried and responsive to both the guest and the surroundings.
What you can experience with Stratos
Throughout his residency, Stratos offers a small collection of practices for different levels and rhythms. These range from Vinyasa and Hatha to the slower pace of Yin and Restorative Yoga, alongside Pranayama and meditation.
A session may focus on movement and strength, flexibility and release, or simply breath and stillness. Guests are welcome to join a single practice or explore several during their stay.
There is no need to arrive at La Folie as a yogi. Curiosity is enough.
Resident season: October 2026 to March 2027. Sessions outside a retreat depend on the weekly programme and availability.
Make it yours
Plan your stay
Tell us which retreat interests you and your preferred dates. If you have something different in mind — a private stay, a group retreat or simply a few yoga sessions during your holiday — write to us here and we will help shape it.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
No. Stratos adapts the practice to the people in front of him. Let us know about any mobility considerations or preferences when you enquire so we can guide you toward the right retreat.
Yes. Lodge guests can ask about individual classes and private sessions during the resident teacher season. The timetable and private-session availability vary, so please check with our team during your stay or before you arrive.
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan meals can be arranged as part of the full-board retreat. Please tell us about dietary requirements and allergies when booking.
The three retreats include round-trip transfers from Pakse and the boat crossing to Don Daeng. If you are arriving from another airport or would like extra nights, contact us for arrangements and the additional cost.
Yes. La Folie can host small yoga and wellness groups in its island setting. Tell us your preferred dates, group size, teaching requirements and the experience you have in mind through the enquiry form above. We can then discuss accommodation, meals, the sala and excursions together.
